West Harrow vs West Hendon

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    West Harrow Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Hendon Metropolitan Police Service

      West Harrow vs West Hendon Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Harrow
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,927 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.8% trend
      27.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Hendon
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,902 crimes / 12m
      ↑3% trend
      26.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Harrow
      B West Hendon
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,927
      5,902
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,609
      5,730
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.8%
      ↑3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.9%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Harrow
      B West Hendon
      Violent Crime
      1,712 ↑8%
      1,330 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,799 ↑21%
      1,340 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      426 ↓22%
      433 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      399 ↑16%
      526 ↓23%
      Burglary
      227 ↑1%
      236 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      299 ↑13%
      271 ↓13%
      Drugs
      281 ↑54%
      288 ↑42%
      Public Order
      332 ↓11%
      304 ↓8%
      Robbery
      192 ↑2%
      126 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      659 ↓20%
      719 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      459 ↓3%
      200 ↑10%
      Bicycle Theft
      43 ↑19%
      36 ↑13%
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↑128%
      28 ↑12%
      Other Crime
      58 ↓11%
      65 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Hendon is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Harrow safer than West Hendon?

      West Harrow has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,927 crimes in the last 12 months. West Hendon has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,902 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Harrow vs West Hendon?

      West Harrow shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Hendon shows +3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Harrow and West Hendon?

      In West Harrow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,799 incidents). In West Hendon, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,340 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Harrow and West Hendon?

      West Harrow recorded 1,799 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Hendon recorded 1,340. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in West Harrow vs West Hendon?

      Violent crime in West Harrow totalled 1,712 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,330 in West Hendon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Harrow and West Hendon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Harrow recorded 6,609 crimes (now 6,927, a change of +4.8%). West Hendon recorded 5,730 crimes previously (now 5,902, +3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Harrow and West Hendon?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. West Harrow has a resolution rate of 27.9% and West Hendon has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Harrow and West Hendon?

      West Harrow falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Hendon is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare West Harrow and West Hendon?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see West Harrow or West Hendon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Harrow and West Hendon. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.